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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 725.04 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 725.04 and 304.36 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 725.04 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/725.04 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 725.04 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 220,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,673.17/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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